Writing
Outcomes
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Spelling
As in earlier years, pupils should continue to be taught to understand and apply the concepts of word structure so that they can draw on their knowledge of morphology and etymology to spell correctly.
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Use further prefixes and suffixes and understand the guidance for adding them
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Spell some words with 'silent' letters [for example, knight, psalm, solemn]
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Continue to distinguish between homophones and other words which are often confused
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Use knowledge of morphology and etymology in spelling and understand that the spelling of some words needs to be learnt specifically, as listed in English Appendix 1
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Use further prefixes and suffixes and understand the guidance for adding them
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Spelling
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Composition
Pupils should understand, through being shown, the skills and processes essential for writing: that is, thinking aloud to generate ideas, drafting, and re-reading to check that the meaning is clear.
- Draft and write by:
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Evaluate and edit by:
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Assessing the effectiveness of their own and others' writing
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Proposing changes to vocabulary, grammar and punctuation to enhance effects and clarify meaning
Play Activities 168Examples
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Ensuring correct subject and verb agreement when using singular and plural, distinguishing between the language of speech and writing and choosing the appropriate register
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Assessing the effectiveness of their own and others' writing
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Proof-read for spelling and punctuation errors
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Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation
Pupils should continue to add to their knowledge of linguistic terms, including those to describe grammar, so that they can discuss their writing and reading.